SB2019010817 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Windows Runtime
Published: January 8, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019010817
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-0570)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when the Windows Runtime improperly handles objects in memory. A remote unauthenticated attacker can run a specially crafted application, trigger memory corruption and run arbitrary code in an elevated context.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.